Marker, Pol-1016

Marker - Academic Capacity 1
Position Vacancies: 1
Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 0 - 63 hours
Appointment Dates: Jan 09, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Academic Capacity Unit.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Grade student work (assignments, tests, exams, lab results, etc.) using specific guidelines/answer keys provided by the Immediate Supervisor;
- Maintain records, assist in the reproduction of tests, organize course materials, etc.
- May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
- May provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters;
- Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities;
- Perform other related tasks as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Completion of academic studies and/or relevant experience appropriate to assigned duties.
- Normally an undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg who has successfully completed a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- Successful completion of required training.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, marking guides, policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet specified deadlines.
- Ability to interact empathetically with students.
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned.

**Additional Requirements**
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- An unofficial transcript of courses taken at UW and grades received for each course.
- A resume (which should include: 1. what UW program you are enrolled in; 2. if you have marked before, and if so, which courses and for what departments).
- A short cover letter indicating why you want this position.
- Applicants must have completed this (or a very similar) course, with a minimum grade of A-.
- Preference will be given to Political Science Major or Honours students. Alternately, preference will be given to students who have completed at least 12 credit hours in Political Science courses, with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of 42 credit hours.

Past academic performance may be a significant factor in selection decisions.

**Note**: The work described in this person will be conducted in person.